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Record stores—especially independently owned shops—across the country have been in peril for years, but, as usual, Houston is keeping it real. Cactus Records, one of the city's oldest and best-known independent music stores, is re-opening its doors a year and a half after its original owners retired and closed it down. The store's long-time manager pooled finances with a ragtag team of local businessmen to reinstate the Houston alterna-culture landmark. The store has moved over a few blocks to a new location, but according to co-owner Quinn Bishop, little else has changed: "It has the same vibe as before. We just made it funkier." Whatever that means! [Houston Chronicle, via Coolfer]
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Funkier? You can count me out!
-Joel Selvin
Hell yes. Cactus was the last decent, all-encompassing record store in Houston, and its departure was greatly mourned. It's return is being equally cheered.
Ooh! Will it feature insanely overpriced records, just like the old location?!
I disagree, Striker. I couldn't stand that place.
I'll grant you that the last couple years the prices got Sam Goody-esque. But then again, you could find local stuff that Best Buy wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole. I was ok with paying the premium for the selection. Plus, the new one is walking distance to Amy's Ice Cream.
Jeez, I would've expected people to get worked up about CBGB's or some shit, but I never imagined there'd be a discussion of lil ol' H-town on Idolator.
An even greater triumph for independent music stores: The new Cactus is in the location of an old Wherehouse Music!
it sounds like it will be the same as it ever was, over priced cds, rude employees and a smattering of spencer's gifts items. i guess i'm just waxing nostalgic for the mediocre and mundane.
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